EAST ORANGE, NJ - The teenaged Washima Redding hardly considered herself an athlete. She played just enough sports to meet the requirements at the elite Science High School in Newark, and constantly struggled with her weight.

Then, as a pre-med major at Rutgers University, Redding took a class in exercise science. “I fell in love with exercise physiology,” said Redding, who ...

The world is 71% water. Children are 100% curious! The West Essex YMCA Safety Around Water week is June 24 through 28, a free program designed to engage and educate parents about the importance of water safety skills and provide more of America’s youth access to swim lessons.

Know the facts! Two children die every day from drowning. Drowning is the second-leading ...

We’ve all heard the term "fake it ‘til you make it". But what does it mean, and why does it work?

"Fake it ‘til you make it" refers to acting as if something is true until, with time and practice, it become a reality. To be clear, no one is suggesting acting like Frank Abagnale, the real-life fraudster who inspired the movie "Catch me if you ...

Just like life, sometimes we get bored with what we’re doing even if we are basically happy. Everything eventually becomes routine, that is if you are good at setting up business systems to help you become more productive, and you probably are. If you feel mostly satisfied, but you need to reignite your passion for your business coaching might do it.

The most amazing thing about adding coaching to your business model is how it will open your business up to become much more engaging because coaching is all about communication and due to improved communication and messaging to your audience, you’ll not only become better at that you’ll get to know everyone on a much deeper level.

I would like to share with you just one recent example of the diligence and bravery of our Orange Police Department, whose quick action to make Orange streets safer should be celebrated by our whole community.

On April 25, on the 300 block of Park Ave, Orange Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm and the ...

NEWARK, NJ - Saint Michael’s Medical Center was the only hospital in Newark to receive a patient safety excellence award from a national organization that recognizes hospitals that make patient safety a top priority and provide an outstanding patient experience.